ferocity

noun

fe·​roc·​i·​ty fə-ˈrä-sə-tē 

: the quality or state of being ferocious

the ferocity of the lion's attack

Examples of ferocity in a Sentence

the ferocity of the lion's attack

We were stunned by the ferocity of the storm.

Recent Examples on the Web

Its screenshots have circulated with ferocity this past week as proof that Grande is in danger, and imperiling others with her. — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2026

The increase in natural disasters — and the ferocity of them — can be largely attributed to climate change, according to the United States Geological Survey. — Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Argentines will keep painting their faces, keep buying the shirt, keep loving this team with a ferocity that a bad week on X cannot touch. — Shann Biglione, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Unfortunately for them, passersby appeared to be much more concerned about the stifling 100-degree heat dome that settled over the city with particular ferocity. — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ferocity

• atrocity
• monstrosity
• pomposity
• porosity
• precocity
• schistosity
• velocity
• verbosity
• viscosity
• animosity
• curiosity
• generosity